Month: May 2019

We were supposed to arrive in US already on Saturday (Day 1) but Ada got middle ear infection and was forbidden to fly so we waited until she got better. That fit me because next day I got tonsillitis so both of us were on antibiotics. The only problem was that all the hotel rooms in Karlsruhe (?) where booked out so we had a serious problem finding one. In the end we ended up in Novotel in the city center.

On Monday we had to go to the doctor with Ada and he gave us green light for travelling on Tuesday. Monday morning was also the last day Ada and Adrian where in kindergarten and they had a fare well party. This was quite important for Ada to say bye to her old friends. Ada and Adrian got their portfolios and were so satisfied having them. Me on the other hand I felt sad and I hope we did the right thing moving to US.

After having everything done with the kids we took our luggage and drove to Frankfurt. We drove with two cars my car and the rental car. My car we left at a friends place to be picked up by Ensars brother. After leaving it we continued to Steigenberger hotel at the Frankfurter airport. My plan was to go on wellness and spa instead I was k.o with my antibiotics and I was diving in the bed as soon we had dinner.

Today, we handed over the keys to our apartment. We were also supposed to leave Karlsruhe and travel to Frankfurt. Stay there in a hotel and fly to New York tomorrow… Ada and Adrian were supposed to have a fare well party in the kindergarten today and get their gifts and say hi and bye. Instead Ada got sick and we had to go to the doctor. It turned out to be otitis so everything we planned was cancelled. Instead we landed in a hotel in Karlsruhe and now we are waiting for Ada to get well to continue our trip…

After a long day I went to the wellness center resting and “meditating ” …After sitting in the sauna I started wonder…why do people in Germany have the need to stay naked in the sauna? When they are finished they go to the shower room and have separated dressing cabines? So it turns out it is ok for women to look at mens hanging things but when they shower they should cover themselves and keep away from the other women?? or how am I supposed to get it?’

Today we are closing our chapter in Karlsruhe. It feels sad and in the same time exciting.Our stuff in the apartment is all packed and we are sleeping in a hotel for the next few nights. The kids are overexcited and couldn’t sleep until 21.30h :/ Tomorrow comes the container and the things will then be shipped to US. It will take 5-6 weeks before we get our furniture and stuff meaning we will first live in a hotel for a couple of days.

During these days the team will get temporary living package in the house meaning a company brings all the things you need for living until your stuff arrives with the ship. Honestly, I didn’t even know companies like this exist…

It was hard to see how the kids reacted on leaving the apartment and going to the hotel. After a while they wanted to “go home”.Me myself I am sad because it takes a looooot of energy to move and start a new existence even if it will be just for 2-3 years but I’m also exited. Somehow, I like moving around :/

The hard thing by moving is that we have to sort a lot of things out. It is hard but also a relief to get rid of so many things. One of the things I was missing was my golden bracelet that Ada had lost. I had been looking for it for ages and a guy from the packing company found it…in the place where we keep sweets… Who would come to the idea to check if the bracelet is there?

Another hard thing when moving like we are now is the economical aspect. It is expensive to move!It is is hard to grasp how much money things loose in value. The kitchen and the car is an economical suicide. In the end I feel the best things to buy that keep value are jewels and branded expensive bags. My next bag will be a Hermes 😛

First of all happy 1.st of May. Wish you safe and well payed jobs 🙂 we were thinking of going to a demo bit decided that the kids are not in shape for that. Instead the kids wanted to barbecue. Ada is lately really fascinated by cake making so I agreed we’d make a cake together. So this morning she got up early to bake the cake. She had the honour to decorate the cake and she did:)

Next thing was going out for playing but after a while the kids where such a mess that we decided to go home for a rest.

In the mean time I continued my 100 days challenge of biking 30 min and until now I am keeping up the last two weeks. yes!!!

For the barbecue we had the perfect weather and the perfect barbecue master;)

After the barbecue we went again out to the playground. This time with happy kids….or not but at least the weather was perfect 😂

Frühlingsfest or spring party is a nice happening in Karlsruhe when THE one and only ferris wheel comes in town and my kids pass it by every time we go to the kindergarten. I promised them we will go there…of course. At last we went three times and enjoyed the different carousels. I also noticed how different children’s perception is in comparison to grown ups. My daughter loved the duck fishing where you pick up ducks with a rod. Every duck symbolises some points and the more points the better “gift” you get. I found it complete waste of money and time…while she loved it.